Carlos "Huguito" C. Olaya Riera, 78, of New Britain, beloved husband of Maria T. Torres Litano de Olaya passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021. Carlos was born on July 11, 1942 in Lima, Peru and was the son of the late Carlos Olaya and Maria Riera. While in Peru he was employed by the Peruvian Military as a civilian worker for the Peruvian Navy. Carlos moved to America in 2001, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. As much as he loved his homeland of Peru, he was extremely happy living in America. He loved attending professional soccer games, especially with his sons. Sunday dinners always revolved around family coming to the house and the cousins playing a friendly game of soccer while dinner was being prepared. Carlos was proud having the family around the table laughing and telling stories while enjoying a delicious meal.
In addition to his wife of 38 years, Carlos leaves his sons, Carlos A. Olaya and his wife Maritza and Jorge Luis Olaya Torres along with his cherished grandchildren, Daniel A. Olaya, Alexander Olaya and Amy Olaya. He also leaves his brothers Alejandro Olaya and Ana Maria Olaya along with many relatives and friends. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Luis Olaya, Lita Olaya, Carlos Olaya, Cata Olaya and Tota Olaya.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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